Personally, Kuala Lumpur would not be one of the cities I want to go back again.
However, there are a few places worth seeing. Even though I don't like the city, I will list some of the places where I am so happy to have seen.
batu caves
Known as the world's largest Hindu cave temple, Batu Caves is one of the most important places to see in Kuala Lumpur. It is 15 km north of the city. You can reach the cave by metro.
When you reach the caves, you’ll see a large golden statue of Murugan. Murugan is the Hindu god of war; son of Shiva and Parvati, brother of Ganesha. Batu Caves are dedicated to Murugan and the name Batu is a Malay word which means rock.
In order to reach the cave, which is located in a limestone ledge of almost 100 meters, you have to climb the colorful staircase with 272 steps. Monkeys may accompany you on the stairs.
Batu Caves consist of 3 separate sections; temple, art gallery(Cave Villa) and dark cave. The cave where the art gallery is located is easier to visit because it is small.
To enter the dark cave, you need to join the tour, as it is a home to spiders and bats. The short 45-minute guided tours are ideal, but if you're looking for more adventure, they organize another tour where you can crawl through tight places. I think I showed my adventurousness by entering the cave with my flip flops :)
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Speaking of the largest Hindu temple, not without mentioning the oldest!
Sri temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, is located in Chinatown.
Privately used by the Pillai family in 1873. the temple was opened to the public in the late 1920s. In 1968, the temple was renovated and took its present form.
The most interesting part of the temple is the 75 m tall tower at the entrance, in other words gopuram in Hindi.
perdana botanical garden
Kuala Lumpur’s first large scale recreational park! it was established in 1888 and is located near the National Museum of Malaysia.
There are also some attractions in the park such as; the Hibiscus Garden, Orchid Garden and Butterfly Park.
It’s a perfect escape from the hustle&bustle of city life.
bukit bintang
This street has a wide range of malls, restaurants, bars and hotels.
I can say Bukit Bintang is the heart and hub of Kuala Lumpur.
The ‘Times Square’ of the city is also a host for many events such as; annual Malaysian F1 Grand Prix pit stop, fashion events, street concerts and New Year’s countdown.
petronas towers
Petronas towers (At 1,483 feet) are Kuala Lumpur's twin towers. The towers, which have the title of the 8th tallest skyscraper in the world, are connected to each other by a steel bridge between the 41st and 42nd floors.
Tickets for the bridge go on sale everyday, at 8.30 am and usually sell out within 2 hours. be quick If you want to look at the city from above
Even though my relationship with skyscrapers is somewhat of a love-hate relationship, I love this photo of me. Sometimes, with the right light, even buildings can look cool, I guess.
heli lounge bar
If I don't suggest a rooftop bar with a view of Petronas Towers, this guide would be incomplete!
This bar has 2 sections, one indoor and located on the 34th floor; The other one is the open area what they call 'helipad' and you have to climb a few stairs to get there.
The bar opens at 6 in the evening, but it’s getting full so quickly until 7.
As a bonus information; If you see a pink bus, this is not just a women-only bus, it's a free transportation. I used this bus to go to Bukit Bintang area.